$38/hour

498 hours tutoring

Austin, TX 78748

"Very Patient and a great tutor"

About Vernon

Bio

I have been a math tutor for five years. I also worked as a middle school math teacher in a high needs school for one year. I believe in the UPS - check method of solving problems. That is:
U - Understand the problem - what is being asked
P - Plan how you are going to solve the problem
S - Solve the problem
Check - Check your solution, particularly for reasonableness

I believe in giving the students the background so that they can understand how and why certain solution methods work. This...

I have been a math tutor for five years. I also worked as a middle school math teacher in a high needs school for one year. I believe in the UPS - check method of solving problems. That is:
U - Understand the problem - what is being asked
P - Plan how you are going to solve the problem
S - Solve the problem
Check - Check your solution, particularly for reasonableness

I believe in giving the students the background so that they can understand how and why certain solution methods work. This enables the student to apply these concepts to new problems they may encounter, and hopefully to internalize what they have learned to make the new knowledge acquired a part of themselves.

I am very good an explaining difficult concepts in novel ways either through word or visual pictures. I am also good at thoroughly explaining each step in problem solving.

I am very patient, and good at recognizing what is missing, when students do not understand a concept.

Test Preparation

TAKS

The intent of the TAKS exam is to test some but not of the subject content objectives. My content area is math. I would utilize some of the released math TAKS exams to determine specific content knowledge and to determine where more reinforcement is needed. The goal would be to determine how to tackle specific content type problems and to review specific TAKS testing techniques in order to improve the probability of success.

TEAS

TEAS is the Test of Essential Academic Skills. Is is used as an entrance exam for nursing school, and is an excellent predictor of success in nursing school.
This exam includes the following four sub-tests:
The MATH sub-test covers whole numbers, metric conversions, fractions and decimals, algebraic equations, percentages, and ratio/proportion.
The READING sub-test covers paragraph comprehension, passage comprehension, and inferences/conclusions.
The ENGLISH sub-test measures knowledge of punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, contextual words, and spelling.
The SCIENCE portion of the exam covers science reasoning, science knowledge, biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, basic physical principles, and general science.
I have a BS Electrical Engineering degree from Purdue University. I completed Alternative Teacher Training Program from Region XIII in Austin, Tx. I have worked as a math teacher, teaching summer school Algebra I both sessions, and one year teaching 7th and 8th grade math. I have tutored students in preparation for taking the SAT and the ACT exams with excellent results. I have also tutored students preparing to take the ASVAB for military service also with excellent results.

Reviews

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Very Patient and a great tutor

Vernon doesn't only explain how to do the things you don't know how to do. He explains why it works the way it does. He helped me with all of my Geometry. Great Tutor!

Jackie, 1 lesson with Vernon

Progress!

The light bulb finally went off! My son is showing mastery and understanding of difficult math concepts through his work with Vernon. He is now making Bs on his exams and is more confident in tackling complex problems. What is more important is that he can discern why he got problems wrong. His continued work with Vernon has been huge in making him more comfortable in his pre-AP algebra 2 class. He is less nervous and does not blank during tests. As I have said before, Vernon’s patience and ability to evaluate Joaquin’s understanding has allowed my son to make great strides in this course.

Leigh, 16 lessons with Vernon

Look no further - Vernon is the best!

Vernon helped me prepare for the math sections of a modified GMAT exam. This included algebra, rates, ratios, set equations, etc. As a mid-career professional, I am a bit rusty on these concepts. I truly couldn't have found a better tutor. Vernon has a very approachable style, easily tackled the practice questions we worked through, and took time to make sure I understood the concepts. In working with Vernon over three sessions in one week, I went from not having a clue how to answer the practice questions to solving 50-60% of the problems in the practice tests. That's a lot of progress in one week and I couldn't have done it without Vernon! I'm very happy to have found him on Wyzant and give him my highest recommendation.

Shannon , 3 lessons with Vernon

Expert in content and friends for middle schoolers

Vernon has been assisting my 7th grader who struggles with math. Typically, my son dreads study time but Vernon connects really well with my son and has given him confidence as they tackle his homework and studies together. We are glad we found Vernon and we recommend him highly.

Sarah, 11 lessons with Vernon

Awesome teacher

To impress Brandon takes skills. He evaluated and judges based on their skills. Brandon enjoyed your lesson. We will be calling you back before every test for two hours to ensure he has the concepts down prior to taking the test. Thanks Vernon and we will be seeing you again very shortly.
Brad S.

Bradley, 2 lessons with Vernon

Taught my son more in 2 hours than his teacher did all semester.

I think the title says it all. Vernon explained calculus in an easy to understand way. My son's confidence has soared. He learned more in 2 hours with Vernon than a whole semester with his high school teacher.

Nan, 3 lessons with Vernon

Excellent tutor

My daughter was very comfortable with him as a tutor, his teaching style was simple and easy to understand. Step by step. Not rushing to leave before his hour or as I have seen before, gathering their things within the hour which I think is unprofessionally. Vernon is a gentleman, soft spoken will not intimidated even the most shy of kids. He was very thoughtful as he explained how things should be done.

Patty, 3 lessons with Vernon

Great Start

Met for the first time with Vernon G. and thought that the first tutoring went very with my son. Will be booking again very soon!

Perry, 8 lessons with Vernon

Awesome Math and Science Tutor

Vernon has worked with both of my kids in Algebra I, Algebra II, and basic physics. Vernon is very well prepared and comes to the sessions with the materials needed to teach and provide practice. He is good at communicating with me and quick to respond to my requests. He has a very calm presence about him and both of my kids have benefited from his tutoring.

Shelly, 14 lessons with Vernon

Calm, organized and knowledgeable

Ryan was able to learn his College Algebra material needed for his class. The tutor is very well organized and moves at the pace that the student needs in order to understand the homework.